Harriet Beecher Stowe House

The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a gray residential building in Hartford that served as the home of an influential writer. The interior spaces preserve furnished rooms, a kitchen with period equipment, and collections of personal papers and everyday objects.

The author moved into this house in 1873 after leaving her previous Hartford residence due to financial constraints. The family lived here through the rest of the 19th century, leaving behind everyday traces of their time.

The house shows how a prosperous 19th century family lived and worked, with furnishings and personal objects from that era. The rooms offer insight into the daily life of a celebrated writer and her family in Hartford during this period.

Visitors can explore the house with a guide who provides insights into its history and daily life. The neighboring Mark Twain House can be visited with a combined ticket option.

The property shelters a large magnolia tree belonging to a regional species that has grown there for generations. A dogwood variety was preserved through grafting techniques and remains present in its original forms today.